About this activity:

Highest Point: 1818 m

First Mountain Biking Experience in Madeira Island!

We always head towards the top of a mountain on the island of Madeira, with two options: Pico do Areeiro or Paul da Serra . During a pleasant journey, you can already enjoy the beautiful landscapes all the way to the top.

Whether you are a beginner looking to try out this exhilarating sport, eager to improve your skills, or simply craving the joy of exploring breathtaking destinations accessible only by bike, we have the perfect adventure waiting for you on the beautiful Madeira Island, this tour is designed to cater to all levels of riders, making it ideal for those seeking their first mountain biking experience.

FITNESS LEVEL

   60% Downhill
   10% Uphill
   30% Flat Ground
   80% Off Road
   20% On Road

Each tour includes:

   Full Suspension Bike
   Open Helmet
   Pick-up/drop-off in Funchal. If outside of Funchal there might be an extra fee, depending on the location.
   Certified guide
   Drone Video*** link
   Small groups or private tour

We advise that each person should have his own Personal Accident Insurance for example the European Health Insurance Card or other equivalent, that covers hospital expenses. We include the insurance that is required by law, thus we are not responsible neither does extra payments in case the coverage by the insurer is exceeded.

DRONE VIDEO*** - The package price includes videos shot with a drone, however, it's important to note that drone recording can be affected by adverse weather conditions, such as rain, strong wind or fog, which may prevent the capture of high-quality images. Additionally, the availability of the drone pilot is also a factor to consider. Confirm the pilot's availability at the time of booking. This additional service is included, but there is no guarantee that the filming will be done.

The time and kilometers allocated to each tour are an average. This data can vary depending on your physical condition, we can take longer, or finish sooner.

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

At the beginning we are going to do a simple trail to check the customer's riding skills. Our guide is an experienced local rider, who will provide some guidance and explain some techniques so that you can better adapt to the obstacles you will face and some guidelines so that you can ride safely. The trails that we will do along the way will be decided locally depending on the customer's riding level. We usually do all the trails that we plan to, some being more simple and others more challenging. We also do some stops along the way, in some breathtaking spots, so that you can enjoy the unique views that Madeira has to offer. 90% of the tour is made of downhill trails but at the end we will ride alongside a "levada" (water channer), which is quite simple to do. During the tour we also have a 1-hour lunch break at a local restaurant (meal not included).

It is highly recommended that each rider has his own Personal Accident Insurance that covers any hospital expenses in case of injury. We offer a base insurance, and we are not responsible nor do extra payments in case the coverage by the insurer is exceeded.

What to expect:

First Mountain Biking Adventure - My inaugural mountain biking expedition - Embarking on my first mountain biking escapade - Starting Out with MTB - Exploring the Trails: MTB Adventures